Macrolepiota sp.
(Parasol Mushroom)
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FAMILY |
Agaricaceae |
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Species |
Macrolepiota sp. |
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Common name |
Parasol Mushroom |
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Colour |
Buff to brown, gills white |
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Habitat |
Woodland, grassland, solitary or a few together |
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Description |
This striking mushroom has a large, fleshy cap which is initially convex and umbonate at centre, becoming flatter with age, 10-15 cm diameter, numerous brown scales becoming dense near apex, background buff to a whitish colour; gills white, spore print white. Stem to 27 cm long and 2 cm diam, hollow at maturity, bears a double ring collar-like, movable. Mushroom stands 25-30 cm above ground level. |
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